Sempervivum ‘Pacific Blue Ice’

Posted by: Cassidy Tuttle | Updated: March 29, 2022

This cold hardy succulent has an icy-blue rosette with leaves that turn pink to purple when stressed. This succulent is monocarpic, meaning it will die after blooming. Watch for pink flowers in the summer.

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Quick Look:

Full sun to partial shade
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 3 in (7.6 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 8 in (20 cm) wide
Zone 5a (Minimum -20°F | -28.9°C)
Cold hardy
Propagation by offsets
Generally non-toxic to people and pets
Winter dormant

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Care and Propagation Information

General Care for Sempervivum ‘Pacific Blue Ice'

Sempervivum ‘Pacific Blue Ice' is a clumping succulent that shows of its best color in the cold temperatures of winter. The rosettes are deer resistant.

Watering

Sempervivum ‘Pacific Blue Ice' has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

‘Pacific Blue Ice' is cold hardy to -20°F (-28.9°C), and will survive the winter under snow.

How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Pacific Blue Ice'

Sempervivum ‘Pacific Blue Ice' produce small rosette offsets, or “chicks”. Cut the offsets off from the main stem with a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for one to two days before laying on well-draining soil.

Please note that ‘Pacific Blue Ice’ will not come true from seed.